Facial Fat Grafting

Facial fat grafting is an excellent alternative to a facelift.

What is facial fat grafting?

Many facial concerns can be improved by a facelift. The problem is, tightening the skin tends to make you look like an older person with tight skin. If the problem is a loss of fat volume, we can now address the issue specifically. At Lappert Plastic Surgery, we provide a technique known as facial fat grafting.

When is facial fat grafting necessary?

Our understanding of what happens to faces as they age has changed dramatically over the last few years. This knowledge is prompting a revolution in the world of facial plastic surgery.

Many changes of facial aging are the result of a loss of fat volume in the upper face, particularly around the eyes and upper cheek, causing the typical dark circles under the eyes, packed bags under the eyelid, sagging cheeks, and the lengthening lines that extend from the base of the nose to the corners of the mouth (marionette lines). If any of these concerns apply to you, you may be the perfect candidate for facial fat grafting.

How is the procedure performed?

Facial fat grafting is performed in the office under local anesthesia with light sedation to help you relax. We harvest fat from elsewhere on your body using a very gentle syringe technique. Next, we wash and prepare those fat cells for transplantation. The fat grafts are placed in the cheek area using incisions that are so small they don’t even need to be stitched closed.

What can I expect from the recovery process?

The recovery process is quite painless, although you may experience some bruising. Swelling resolves in about three to five days, at which point you’ll see the wonderful rejuvenating effect the procedure has had on your face. Please note that the individual results of surgery and any other procedures will vary.